Nomcebo Zikode
Nomcebo Nothule Zikode (born 28 October 1985) is a South African singer and songwriter. She collaborated with DJ Ganyani on their hit single "Emazulwini" (2018). Having signed a record deal with Open Mic Production, she co-wrote and was featured on Master KG's chart-topping single "Jerusalema" (2019), which debuted number 1 on Billboard charts and Apple Music charts.
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Nomcebo Zikode
- Name
- Nomcebo Zikode
- Birth Name
- Nomcebo Nothule Zikode
- Born
- 28 October 1985
- Birthplace
- Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Occupation
- Singer-songwriter
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Fields
- gospel · house
- Education
- Ukusa High School
- Languages
- English
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Nomcebo Nothule Zikode (born 28 October 1985) is a South African singer and songwriter. She collaborated with DJ Ganyani on their hit single "Emazulwini" (2018). Having signed a record deal with Open Mic Production, she co-wrote and was featured on Master KG's chart-topping single "Jerusalema" (2019), which debuted number 1 on Billboard charts and Apple Music charts.
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Biography
Biography
Her debut album Xola Moya Wam was released in 2020, containing two successful singles, "Xola Moya Wam" and "Bayabuza".
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Nomcebo Zikode • Birth Name — Nomcebo Nothule Zikode • Born — 28 October 1985 • Birthplace — Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa • Origin — Johannesburg • Genre — * House • Afro house • Occupation — Singer-songwriter • Instrument — vocals • Years Active — 2005–present • Label — * Ganyani Entertainment (former) • Open Mic Productions (former) • Sony
Early life and education
Early life and education
Zikode was born in Hammarsdale, Province of Natal. She matriculated at Ukusa High School, later enrolling at Havatech College, obtaining an information technology degree.
Career beginnings
Career beginnings
After moving from home to pursue a career in music, she worked mostly as a backing singer for more than fifteen years. She worked with South African artistes, including Deborah Fraser, Zahara, Lundi Tyamara, and Nhlanhla Nciza. She was signed by Ganyani Entertainment, providing vocals for songs including "NTO", "Jabulile", and "Emazulwini", which received a nomination for Record of the Year at the SAMA awards. As she did not own the songs, she was not permitted to perform them without the consent of the label. Having signed record deal with Open Mic Productions, she gained worldwide popularity after working with Master KG on his 2019 hit single "Jerusalema" and later remixed by Burna Boy, debuted #1 on Billboard Music charts.
2020-present:Xola Moya Wam
2020-present:Xola Moya Wam
On 14 August 2020, her single "Xola Moya Wam" featuring Master KG was released as album's lead single. The song was certified gold certification by Recording Industry of South Africa in the first 2 weeks. The single peaked number 1 on Apple Music Chart & iTunes Chart. In early August, album pre-order were made available. Her debut studio album Xola Moya Wam was released on 21 August 2020. It features Master KG, Makhadzi and Bongo Beats. The album was certified platinum after a month of its release with sales of 150 000 copies. In 2020, Zikode signed a global record deal with Sony/ATV Music. On 3 December 2020, she won at the 1st KZN Entertainment Awards of KZN Entertainment Awards for Best Female Artist category. At the 27th South African Music Awards, Xola Moya Wam was nominated as Best Dance Album. On 29 July 2021, she went on European tour. In late 2021, she made her debut on screens as guest appearance on Love and Hip Hop franchise.
Controversy
Controversy
On 11 July 2021, Zikode claimed that she was not paid for her feature on "Jerusalema" by her label Open Mic Productions.
Endorsement
Endorsement
In 2021, Zikode was named a Good Ambassador for AIDONIC.
Headlining
Headlining
• European Tour (2021)
Studio albums
Studio albums
• Xola Moya Wam (2020)
Singles featured in
Singles featured in
• Title — Year — Peak chart positions — Certifications — Album • SA — AUT — BEL (FL) — BEL (WA) — FRA — GER — NL — SWE — SWI — UK • Emazulwini (DJ Ganyani featuring Zikode) — 2019 — 43 — — — — — — — — — 123 — — — — — — — — — Ganyani’s House Grooves 10 • "Jerusalema" (Master KG featuring Zikode) — 2020 — 1 — 2 — 1 — 1 — 2 — 3 — 2 — 31 — 1 — 55 — * BEA: 2× Platinum * BPI: Gold * SNEP: Diamond — Jerusalema • "Ishephisi Ejezini" (Mthandeni SK featuring Nomcebo Zikode) — 2024 — 10 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — • "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released. • Others • "Jerusalema" (remix) - (Master KG feat. Burna Boy & Nomcebo Zikode) (2020) • "Jerusalema" (remix) - Master KG feat. Micro TDH & Greeicy & Nomcebo Zikode (2020)
Personal life
Personal life
Zikode is married to Selwyn Fraser and has two children.
Awards and nominations
• Year — Awards — Category — Results — References • 2020 — 1st KZNEA — Best female artist • 2021 — 27th SAMAs — Best Female Artist • Best dance Album • Record of the Year • Net Honours — Most Played Alternative Song - "Jerusalema (Remix)" (Master KG featuring Nomcebo Zikode & Burna Boy) • All Africa Music Awards — Best Female Artist in South Africa • African Fans' Favourite • 2022 — Grammy Awards — Best Global Performance • 2023 — Forbes Woman Africa Awards — Top Entertainer • SAMA — International Achievement • 2024 — Basadi in Music Awards — Artist of the Year
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